Lexus LX600 (2024 year). Manual in english

156

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

The indicator

will come on and the

passenger windows will be locked.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the driver’s
switch even if the lock switch is on.

■

The window lock switch can be oper-

ated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

When the battery is disconnected

The window lock switch is disabled. If nec-

essary, press the window lock switch after

reconnecting the battery.

■

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before the
fully open position to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

Moon roof

Use the overhead switches to open
and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.

Operating the moon roof

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: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof partway.

■

The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning

the engine off

The moon roof can be operated for approx-

imately 45 seconds after the engine switch

is turned to ACC or OFF. It cannot, how-

ever, be operated once either front door is

opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(



P.523)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the
wireless remote control.

(



P.98)

●

If the moon roof is closed using the door

lock linked window operation when the

alarm system is set, the alarm may be trig-

gered.

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens

slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, re-open and
pause for approximately 10 seconds.

Then it will close again, tilt up and pause

for approximately 1 second. Finally, it

will tilt down, open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts

back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “UP” switch

until

the moon roof moves into the tilt up

position and stops.

Release the “UP” switch once and then
press and hold the “UP” switch again.

The moon roof will pause for approximately
10 seconds in the tilt up position.

Then it

will adjust slightly and pause for approxi-

mately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

is completely closed and then release

the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above

mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case,
press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP”
switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and
pause for approximately 1 second. Then
it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is com-
pletely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

■

Moon roof open reminder function

A message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display when the engine switch is

turned to OFF and the driver’s door is

opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation)

can be changed. (Customizable features:

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof



P.558)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or head outside the vehicle

while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Opening and closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental opera-

tion, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the moon

roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wireless

remote control or mechanical key. It is

possible for children and other pas-

sengers to get caught in the moon

roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

engine switch off, carry the key and

exit the vehicle along with the child.

There may be accidental operation,

due to mischief, etc., that may possibly

lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof is fully closed.

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3-6.Favorite settings

When all of the following have been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel are automatically adjusted to
a position that allows driver to enter
and exit the vehicle easily.



The shift lever has been shifted to P.



The engine switch has been turned
to OFF.



The driver’s seat belt has been
unfastened.

When any of the following has been
performed, the driver’s seat and steer-
ing wheel automatically return to their
original positions.



The engine switch has been turned
to ACC or ON.



The driver’s seat belt has been fas-
tened.

■

Operation of the power easy access

system

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy

access system may not operate if the seat is

already close to the rearmost position, etc.

■

Customization

The seat movement amount settings of the

power easy access system can be custom-

ized. (Customizable features:



P.558)

Driving position memory

This feature automatically adjusts
the positions of the driver’s seat,
steering wheel, outside rear view
mirrors and head-up display (if
equipped) to make entering and
exiting the vehicle easier or to suit
your preferences.

When My Settings is turned on:
Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded for each the driver
and guest that have been regis-
tered for My Settings.
When electronic key assignment is
registered for My Settings, the
driving position for each driver can
be recalled (memory recall func-
tion).

When My Settings is turned off:
Up to 3 different driving positions
can be recorded.
Each electronic key can be regis-
tered to recall your preferred driv-
ing position (memory recall
function).
For details about My Settings, refer
to P.164.

Enabling easier driver entry and
exit (power easy access system)

WARNING

■

While the power easy access system

is operating and the steering wheel

and seat is moving

Be careful not to get body parts or lug-

gage caught. Failure to do so may cause

an injury or damage to the luggage.

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Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Adjust the driver’s seat, steering
wheel, outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display (if equipped)
to the desired positions.

While pressing the “SET” button, or
within 3 seconds after the “SET”
button is pressed, press button “1”,
“2” or “3” until the buzzer sounds.

If the selected button has already been

preset, the previously recorded position

will be overwritten.

■

Seat positions that can be memorized

(



P.121)

The adjusted positions other than the posi-

tion adjusted by lumbar support switch can

be recorded.

■

In order to correctly use the driving

position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest

possible position and the seat is operated in

the same direction, the recorded position

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.

■

To stop the position recall operation

part-way through

Perform any of the following:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

●

Operate any of the seat adjustment

switches (only cancels seat position

recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering

control switch (only cancels steering

wheel position recall).

■

Operating the driving position memory
using the Intelligent Assistant system

: If equipped

The following operation can be performed

using the Intelligent Assistant system.

●

Recording a driving position

Recording a driving position into
memory button

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that

the seat does not strike the rear passen-

ger or squeeze your body against the

steering wheel.

Recalling a driving position

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●

Recalling a driving position (it can be per-

formed only when the shift lever is in P)

For details regarding the Intelligent Assis-

tant system, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Operating the driving position memory

after turning the engine switch off

Recorded seat positions can be activated

up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is

opened and another 60 seconds after it is

closed again.

■

When recalling the driving position

Take care when recalling the driving posi-

tion so that the head restraint does not

touch the ceiling.

■

When the recorded seat position can-

not be recalled

The seat position may not be recalled in

some situations when the seat position is

recorded in a certain range. For details,

contact your Lexus dealer.

■

When My Settings is turned on:

The driving positions can be automati-
cally recalled for each registered
driver by registering electronic key
assignments in My Settings.



Driving position registration proce-
dure

When the shift lever is shifted to P after
driving the vehicle, the current driving
position will be recorded.



Driving position recall procedure

Carry only the key that has been
assigned and registered in My Set-
tings, and then unlock and open the
driver’s door using the smart

access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control.

The driving position other than the steering

wheel and head-up display (if equipped)

will move to the recorded position. How-

ever, the seat will move to a position

slightly behind the recorded position in

order to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that

has already been recorded, the driving

position will not move.

Turn the engine switch to ACC or
ON.

The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-

play (if equipped) (only when the engine

switch is in ON) will move to the recorded

position.



Memory recall function cancelation
procedure

Initialize the driver registered settings in
My Settings.
For information on initializing driver regis-
tered settings, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

When My Settings is turned off:

Each electronic key can be registered
to automatically recall your preferred
driving position.



Driving position registration proce-
dure

Record your driving position to button “1”,
“2” or “3” before performing the following:
Carry only the key you want to register,
and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be recorded prop-
erly.

Check that the shift lever is in P.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Recalling a driving position auto-
matically when getting in the
vehicle (memory recall function)

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3-6. Favorite settings

Recall the driving position that you
want to record.

While pressing the recalled button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds.

If the button could not be registered, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.



Driving position recall procedure

Carry the electronic key that has
been registered to the driving posi-
tion, and then unlock and open the
driver’s door using the smart
access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control.

The driving position other than the steering

wheel and head-up display (if equipped)

will move to the recorded position. How-

ever, the seat will move to a position

slightly behind the recorded position in

order to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that

has already been recorded, the driving

position will not move.

Turn the engine switch to ACC or
ON, or fasten a seat belt.

The seat, steering wheel and head-up dis-

play (if equipped) (only when the engine

switch is in ON) will move to the recorded

position.



Memory recall function cancelation
procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel and
then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the
driving position cannot be canceled prop-
erly.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

While pressing the “SET” button,
press and hold the door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the
buzzer sounds twice.

If the button could not be canceled, the

buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-

mately 3 seconds.

■

Recalling the driving position using the

memory recall function

If a door other than the driver’s door is

unlocked with the smart access system with

push-button start, the driving position can-

not be recalled. In this case, press the driv-

ing position button which has been set.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features:



P.558)

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3-6. Favorite settings

fore
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ving

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
(



P.381) and then select “Seat”.

Select “Left” or “Right”.

Adjust the rear seat to the desired
position and then select “SET”.

Select “1” or “2”.

If the preset is being used, the previously

recorded seat position will be overwritten.

■

In order to correctly use the position

memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest

possible position and the seat is operated in

the same direction, the recorded position

may be slightly different when it is recalled.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Display the home screen on the
Rear Multi Operation Panel
(



P.381) and then select “Seat”.

Select “Left” or “Right”.

Press and hold “1” or “2”.

When the seat has moved to the registered

position, operation will stop.
When the operating conditions are not

met, the buttons will be grayed out.

Rear seat position memory
(4-passenger models)

The rear seat position can be mem-
orized and recalled with the touch
of a button.

Recording a position into mem-
ory

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that

the rear passengers do not strike the

front seats.

Recalling the memorized posi-
tion

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3-6. Favorite settings

An individual can be identified using
the following authentication devices.



Electronic key

An individual is identified when the smart
access system with push-button start
detects their electronic key. (



P.117)



Bluetooth

device

An individual is identified when a
Bluetooth

device is connected to the

multimedia system. For information on how
to connect Bluetooth

devices, refer to

the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-

UAL”.
When an individual is identified with an
electronic key, identifying using a
Bluetooth

device is not performed.

Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of

Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

When an individual is identified from
an authentication device, settings for
the following functions are recalled.



Driving position (memory recall
function)

After an individual is identified, the driving

position that was set when driving was last

completed is recalled when either of the

following operations is performed.
• The door is unlocked and opened using

the smart access system with push-but-

ton start or wireless remote control.

Refer to P.161 for information on driving

position registration and recall.



Meter displays, head-up display (if
equipped) information

and multi-

media information

When an individual is identified, the display

settings used when the engine switch was

last turned off are recalled.



Multi-terrain Monitor

When an individual is identified, the display

settings used when the engine switch was

last turned off are recalled. (



P.295)



Vehicle settings that can be set
using the multimedia system

When an individual is identified, the vehicle

settings used when the engine switch was

last turned off are recalled.

: Some settings are excluded

My Settings

Drivers are identified using devices
such as electronic keys to store the
driving position and vehicle settings
for each. Then the information can
be recalled the next time the vehi-
cle is driven.
Authentication devices can be
assigned in advance to drivers so
that they can drive using their pre-
ferred settings.

Settings for 3 drivers can be stored
in My Settings.

For information on authentication
devices registration/deletion,
changing the driver’s name, initial-
izing driver registered settings,
manually switching drivers and
deleting drivers registration refer
to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

Types of assigned authentica-
tion devices

Recalled functions

165

Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.....................

166

Cargo and luggage...................

172

Vehicle load limits......................

174

Trailer towing (with towing hitch)

.........................................................

175

Dinghy towing .............................

187

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ...........

188

Automatic transmission...........

192

Turn signal lever..........................

196

Parking brake ..............................

197

Brake Hold...................................

200

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch........................

202

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

........................................................

205

Fog light switch ..........................

208

Windshield wipers and washer

........................................................

208

Rear window wiper and washer

..........................................................

211

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

213

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 2.5.....

215

PCS (Pre-Collision System)..

219

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).....

229

RSA (Road Sign Assist)..........

238

Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range..............

241

Stop & Start system..................

252

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....

257

Intuitive parking assist..............

261

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

function.......................................

267

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)

function........................................

272

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

.......................................................

275

Parking Support Brake function

(Static Objects Front and Rear

of the Vehicle).........................

280

Parking Support Brake function

(Moving Vehicles Rear of the

Vehicle)......................................

283

Parking Support Brake function

(Pedestrians Rear of the Vehi-

cle)................................................

285

Multi-terrain Monitor..............

287

Driving mode select switch ..

344

AHC (Active Height Control

Suspension)..............................

346

Four-wheel drive system .......

354

Crawl Control (with Turn Assist

function).....................................

356

Multi-terrain Select..................

360

Downhill assist control system

.......................................................

363

Driving assist systems..............

365

4-6. Driving tips

Off-road precautions..............

370

Winter driving tips....................

372

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4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.188

■

Driving

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (



P.193)

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(



P.197)

Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

■

Stopping

With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.
(



P.197)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift lever

to P or N. (



P.193)

■

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.

Set the parking brake (



P.197),

and shift the shift lever to P
(



P.193).

Do not press the shift release button after

shifting the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.

Lock the door, making sure that
you have the electronic key on your
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

■

Starting off on a steep uphill

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (



P.193)

Pull the parking brake switch to set
the parking brake manually.
(



P.197)

Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.

Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.

■

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(



P.365)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because

visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road

will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on

an expressway in the rain, because there

may be a layer of water between the tires

and the road surface, preventing the

steering and brakes from operating

properly.

■

Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine

speed may become high while driving. This

is due to automatic up-shifting control or

down-shifting implementation to meet driv-

ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden

acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill

or downhill

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

167

4-1. Before driving

Driving

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed

■

Restraining the engine output (Brake

Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

engine output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display while the sys-

tem is operating. (



P.500)

■

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

●

For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

●

For the first 600 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

■

Idling time before stopping the engine

To prevent damage to the turbocharger,

allow the engine to idle immediately after

high-speed driving or driving up a hill.
To allow the engine to idle when the vehicle

is stopped, disable the Stop & Start cancel

switch. (



P.82)

(With the Stop & Start system enabled, the

engine will be stopped by the Stop & Start

system when the vehicle is stopped.)

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (



P.536)

Driving condition

Idling time

Normal city driving

Not neces-

sary

High-speed driving (con-
stant speed of approx. 62
mph [100 km/h])

Not neces-

sary

Steep hill driving or continu-
ous driving at 62 mph (100
km/h) or more (race track
driving etc.)

Approxi-

mately 1

minute

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the engine run-

ning. This prevents the vehicle from

creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with

the location of the brake and accelera-

tor pedals to avoid depressing the

wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelera-

tor pedal instead of the brake pedal

will result in sudden acceleration that

may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your

body around, leading to a difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly. This allows you to depress

the brake and accelerator pedals

properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, resulting in

an accident.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop

the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases

can be extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any flamma-

ble material nearby.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

During normal driving, do not turn off

the engine. Turning the engine off

while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control. However,

power assist for these systems may be

lost making it difficult to steer or brake

before stopping the vehicle depending

on the remaining charge in the battery

or usage conditions. In this situation,

you should pull over and stop the vehi-

cle as soon as it is safe to do so.

In the event of an emergency, such as

if it becomes impossible to stop the

vehicle in the normal way:



P.488

●

Use engine braking (downshift) to

maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may

cause the brakes to overheat and lose

effectiveness. (



P.192)

●

Do not adjust the position of the steer-

ing wheel, the seat, or the inside or

outside rear view mirrors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●

Always check that all passengers’

arms, heads or other parts of their

body are not outside the vehicle.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140

km/h) unless your vehicle has high-

speed capability tires. Driving over 85

mph (140 km/h) may result in tire fail-

ure, loss of control and possible injury.

Be sure to consult a tire dealer to

determine whether the tires on your

vehicle are high-speed capability tires

or not before driving at such speeds.

●

When crossing rivers, turn off height

control after putting the vehicle height

in high mode, and drive at 18 mph (30

km/h) or less. Otherwise the vehicle

height may change due to the auto-

matic leveling function, resulting in an

accident. (



P.346)

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration and

steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine braking

due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, lightly

depress the brake pedal to make sure

that the brakes are functioning prop-

erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If

the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering

control may be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever

is in R.

Doing so may cause the engine to stall

or lead to poor brake and steering

performance, resulting in an accident

or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving

position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Moving the shift lever to N while the

vehicle is moving will disengage the

engine from the transmission. Engine

braking is not available when N is

selected.

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Driving

WARNING

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever

with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to a gear other

than P or N may lead to unexpected

rapid acceleration of the vehicle that

may cause an accident and result in

death or serious injury.

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are

not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P

or N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-

denly and unexpectedly, causing an

accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to

the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while the

engine is running, and apply the park-

ing brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or back-

ward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake

as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed

while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which

could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette light-

ers, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the

vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or

crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing

the contents to spray over the interior

of the vehicle, and may also cause a

short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the

floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is

adjusted, causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to the

windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on

the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act

as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

●

Do not leave a door or window open if

the curved glass is coated with a met-

allized film such as a silver-colored

one. Reflected sunlight may cause the

glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift lever to P, stop the engine and

lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

while the engine is running.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift

lever in P but the parking brake is not

set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

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WARNING

●

If the shift lever is moved before the

low speed four-wheel drive indicator

turns on/off, the transfer mode may

not be shifted completely.

The transfer mode disengages both the
front and rear driveshafts from the pow-
ertrain and allows the vehicle to move
regardless of the shift position. (At this
time, the indicator blinks and the buzzer
sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even
if the shift lever is in P. You or someone
else could be seriously injured. You must
complete the shifting of the transfer
mode. (



P.354)

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while

the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if

you accidentally move the shift lever or

depress the accelerator pedal, this could

cause an accident or fire due to engine

overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is

parked in a poorly ventilated area,

exhaust gases may collect and enter the

vehicle, leading to death or a serious

health hazard.

■

When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive more

cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the

brakes are wet, and this may cause

one side of the vehicle to brake differ-

ently than the other side. Also, the

parking brake may not securely hold

the vehicle.

●

If the brake booster device does not

operate, do not follow other vehicles

closely and avoid hills or sharp turns

that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but

the brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

●

Do not pump the brake pedal if the

engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up

the reserve for the power-assisted

brakes.

●

The brake system consists of 2 individ-

ual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-

tems fails, the other will still operate. In

this case, the brake pedal should be

depressed more firmly than usual and

the braking distance will increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Do not spin the wheels excessively when

any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehi-

cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may

damage the driveline components or

propel the vehicle forward or backward,

causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the engine

output.

●

Do not use the accelerator pedal or

depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the

vehicle on a hill.

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel fully in

either direction and hold it there for an

extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power

steering motor.

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Driving

When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.



When the shift lever is shifted to R



When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift position
such as D

When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.

: Depending on the situation, the shift

position may not be changed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

●

When the Active TRAC is turned off

(



P.366), sudden start restraint control

also does not operate. If your vehicle has

trouble escaping from the mud or fresh

snow due to sudden start restraint con-

trol operation, deactivate Active TRAC

(



P.366) so that the vehicle may

become able to escape from the mud or

fresh snow.

Also, sudden start restraint control will not
operate in the following conditions:
• When the four-wheel drive control

switch is in “L4” position.

• When the center differential is locked

• When Multi-terrain Select is selected

NOTICE

●

When driving over bumps in the road,

drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the

vehicle, etc.

■

If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-

lowing situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the

brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your vehi-

cle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat

tire (



P.511)

■

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded

after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause

the following serious damage to the vehi-

cle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water

immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure

to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-

lowing:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil

and fluid used for the engine, transmis-

sion, transfer, differentials, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the propeller

shaft, bearings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the function of

all joints, bearings, etc.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may

cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle

may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-

tor pedal is accidentally depressed.

Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:

WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried in the

luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if

loaded in the luggage compartment:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals

from being depressed properly, may

block the driver’s vision, or may result in

items hitting the driver or passengers,

possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-

gage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

●

Do not stack anything in the luggage

compartment higher than the seat-

backs.

●

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-

gage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened. Otherwise, they are

much more likely to suffer death or

serious bodily injury, in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or

an accident.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on

the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats

(when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover (if equipped)

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

• On the auxiliary box or tray that has no

lid

●

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

■

When loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier

Observe the following precautions:

●

Place the cargo so that its weight is

distributed evenly between the front

and rear axles.

●

If loading long or wide cargo, never

exceed the vehicle overall length or

width. (



P.534)

●

Before driving, make sure the cargo is

securely fastened on the roof luggage

carrier.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of gravity

of the vehicle higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,

sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,

otherwise it may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly and

result in death or serious injury.

●

If driving for a long distance, on rough

roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehi-

cle now and then during the trip to

make sure the cargo remains in its

place.

●

Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo

weight on the roof luggage carrier.

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Driving

Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity)



(Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit



(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750
(5



150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
(



P.174)

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) (



P.534)

When 2 people with the combined
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo

Be careful not to scratch the surface of

the moon roof.

Capacity and distribution

WARNING

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum axle

weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s

weight and the cargo load is less than

the total load capacity, do not apply

the load unevenly. Improper loading

may cause deterioration of steering or

braking control which may cause

death or serious injury.

Calculation formula for your
vehicle

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gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:

lb. (kg) - A

lb. (kg) = C

lb. (kg)

: A = Weight of people

: B = Total load capacity

: C = Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on,
the available cargo and luggage load will
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

lb. (kg) = E

lb. (kg)

: D = Additional weight of people

: E = Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.

■

Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire

and loading information label. (



P.474)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) and
cargo capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):



P.534

Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.



Seating capacity:



P.535

Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.



TWR (Trailer Weight Rating):



P.179, 534

TWR means the maximum gross
trailer weight (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) that your vehicle is
able to tow.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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Driving

■

Before towing

Check that the following conditions are

met:

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires,

but also degrade steering and braking

ability, resulting in an accident.

Trailer towing (with towing
hitch)

Your vehicle is designed primarily
as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have
an adverse impact on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and
fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer.
You must also ensure that you are
using appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equipment
has been installed correctly and
used properly, and that you employ
the requisite driving habits.

Vehicle-trailer stability and braking
performance are affected by trailer
stability, brake performance and
setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and
hitch systems (if equipped).

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme
care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with your trailer’s character-
istics and operating conditions.

Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial pur-
poses.

Contact your Lexus dealer for fur-
ther information about additional
requirements such as towing kits,
etc.

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●

Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are prop-

erly inflated. (



P.540)

●

Trailer tires are inflated according to the

trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.

●

All trailer lights work as required by law.

●

All lights work each time you connect

them.

●

The trailer ball is set at the proper height

for the coupler on the trailer.

●

The trailer is level when it is hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and

check for improper tongue weight, over-

loading, worn suspension, or other possi-

ble causes.

●

The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

●

The rear view mirrors conform to all

applicable federal, state/provincial or

local regulations. If they do not, install

rear view mirrors appropriate for towing

purposes.

■

When towing a trailer

Disable the following systems, as the sys-

tems may not operate properly.

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (



P.229)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-

speed range (



P.241)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (



P.257)

●

Intuitive parking assist (



P.261)

●

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

(



P.267)

●

RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function

(



P.272)

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

(



P.275)

WARNING

■

Trailer towing precautions

●

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme

care and drive the vehicle in accor-

dance with the trailer’s characteristics

and operating conditions. Failure to do

so could cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury. Vehicle stabil-

ity and braking performance are

affected by trailer stability, brake set-

ting and performance, and the hitch.

Your vehicle will handle differently

when towing a trailer.

●

Vehicles with AHC: Set the vehicle

height to L mode and turn off the AHC

when you connect a trailer, otherwise

the vehicle height may change due to

the automatic leveling function, and

you may catch part of your body in the

vehicle, resulting in an accident.

(



P.346)

■

To avoid accident or injury

●

Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked

TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 2000

lb. (907 kg), a sway control device

with sufficient capacity is required.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 5000

lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing

hitch with sufficient capacity is

required.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within the

appropriate range. Place heavier

loads as close to the trailer axle as pos-

sible.

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Driving

■

GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross combi-
nation weight. The gross combination
weight is the sum of the total vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the weight of the
trailer being towed (including the
cargo in the trailer).

WARNING

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h),

the posted towing speed limit or the

speed limit for your trailer as set forth

in your trailer owner’s manual, which-

ever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently

before making a turn, in cross winds,

on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help

avoid an accident. If you experience a

vehicle-trailer instability from reducing

a certain speed, slow down and make

sure you keep your vehicle speed

under the speed of which you experi-

ence the instability.

●

Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp

turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes suddenly as

you may skid, resulting in jackknifing

and loss of vehicle control. This is

especially true on wet or slippery sur-

faces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch assem-

bly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross

axle weight and trailer tongue weight

capacities.

●

Do not use dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range when towing.

●

Slow down and downshift before

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Do not make sudden down-

shifts while descending steep or long

downhill grades.

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely

on steep long downhills. Before

descending steep or long downhill

grades, slow down and downshift. Do

not make sudden downshifts when

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal

down too long or applying the brakes

too frequently. This could cause the

brakes to overheat and result in

reduced braking efficiency.

■

When towing a trailer

Lexus recommends trailers with brakes

that conform to any applicable federal

and state/provincial regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight exceeds

unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are

required. Lexus recommends trailers

with brakes that conform to all applica-

ble federal and state/provincial regu-

lations.

●

Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic

system, as this will lower the vehicle’s

braking effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using a

safety chain securely attached to both

the trailer and the vehicle. If damage

occurs to the coupling unit or hitch

ball, there is danger of the trailer wan-

dering into another lane.

Towing related terms

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■

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When tow-
ing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the tongue weight.

■

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing)

The maximum allowable gross axle
weight. The gross axle weight is the
load placed on each axle (front and
rear).

Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

■

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. The gross trailer weight is the
sum of the trailer weight and the weight
of the cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming base vehi-
cle with one driver, one front passen-
ger towing package (if available), hitch
and hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passen-
gers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce
the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed
GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000
lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a
trailer with 2 or more axles.

(With brakes)

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer
Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for towing a
trailer without a trailer service brake
system.

A
B

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Driving

(Without brakes)

■

Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
(



P.180)



The gross trailer weight must never
exceed 8000 lb. (3630 kg).



The gross combination weight must
never exceed 15230 lb. (6910 kg).



The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the GVWR indicated on the
Certification Label.



The gross axle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.



If the gross trailer weight is over the
unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.



If the gross trailer weight is over
2000 lbs. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is
required.



If the gross trailer weight is over
5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight dis-
tributing hitch with sufficient capac-
ity is required.

Confirm that the gross trailer weight,
gross combination weight, gross vehi-
cle weight, gross axle weight and
tongue weight are all within the limits.

■

GCWR

15230 lb. (6910 kg)

■

TWR

8000 lb. (3630 kg)

■

Unbraked TWR

1650 lb. (750 kg)

: This model meets the tow-vehicle traile-

ring requirement of SAE International
per SAE J2807.

Weight limits

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked
TWR

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

A recommended tongue weight
varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described
below.



To ensure the recommended values
shown below, the trailer must be
loaded by referring to the following
instructions.

• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distrib-
uted so that the tongue weight is 9% to
11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x
100 = 9% to 11%)

Gross trailer weight

Tongue weight

If using a weight distributing hitch when
towing, return the front axle to the
same weight as before the trailer con-
nection.
If front axle weight cannot be mea-
sured directly, measure the front
fender height above the front axle
before connection. Adjust weight dis-
tributing hitch torque until front fender
is returned to the same height as
before connection.

The gross trailer weight, gross axle
weight and tongue weight can be mea-
sured with platform scales found at a
highway weighing station, building
supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.

Trailer hitch assemblies have different
weight capacities. Lexus recommends
the use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.



If you wish to install a trailer hitch,
contact your Lexus dealer.



Use only a hitch that conforms to
the gross trailer weight requirement
of your vehicle.



Follow the directions supplied by
the hitch manufacturer.



Lubricate the hitch ball with a light
coating of grease.



Remove the hitch ball whenever you
are not towing a trailer. Remove the
trailer hitch if you do not need it.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body
to prevent entry of any substances
into the vehicle.

Trailer Tongue Weight

A
B

Hitch

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Driving

Remove the clips.

Pull the lower edge of the hitch
cover toward you and remove the
2 claws.

Pull the hitch cover toward you and
remove it.

When reattaching the cover, reverse the

steps listed.

Use the correct trailer ball for your
application.

Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross trailer

WARNING

■

Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different

weight capacities established by the

hitch manufacturer. Even though the

vehicle may be physically capable of

towing a higher weight, the operator

must determine the maximum weight

rating of the particular hitch assembly

and never exceed the maximum weight

rating specified for the trailer hitch.

Exceeding the maximum weight rating

set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can

cause an accident resulting in death or

serious personal injuries.

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by

your Lexus dealer. Do not install the

trailer hitch on the bumper; this may

cause body damage.

Removing hitch cover

Selecting trailer ball

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weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer coupler.
Most couplers are stamped with the
required trailer ball size.

Shank length

Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock
washer and nut by at least 2 threads.

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.

■

Matching trailer ball height to trailer

coupler height

No matter which class of tow hitch applies,

for a safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball

setup on must be proper height for the cou-

pler on the trailer.

Coupler

Trailer ball

Weight carrying ball position: 53.2
in. (1352.5 mm)

Hitch receiver pin hole position:
45.7 in. (1161.5 mm)

Use the wire harness stored in the rear
end under the vehicle body.

Please consult your dealer when
installing trailer lights, as incorrect
installation may cause damage to the
vehicle’s lights. Please take care to
comply with your state’s laws when
installing trailer lights.

■

Service connector for towing brake

controller

Your vehicle is equipped with a service

connector for the trailer brake controller.

Trailer class

Typical trailer ball size

2 5/16 in.

II and III

2 in.

1 7/8 in.

Positions for towing hitch
receiver and hitch ball

Connecting trailer lights

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4-1. Before driving

Driving

Please consult your dealer when installing

trailer brake systems to the vehicle.

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Auto current cut-off function

In case of over current, the auto cut-off

function stops the power flowing to the

trailer lights to prevent damage to the vehi-

cle’s electrical system.
This function is activated when the rated

current of any of the following trailer light

circuit components is exceeded:

●

Stop/turn signal light (right): maximum

10 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (left): maximum 10

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When the auto current cut function is

activated

If a trailer light does not come on due to the

activation of the auto current cut function,

the light system will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown below.

●

If a tail light does not come on, turn off the

headlight switch.

●

If the right-side stop/turn signal light does

not come on, put the turn signal in the off

position or remove foot from the brake

pedal.

●

If the left-side stop/turn signal light does

not come on, put the turn signal in the off

position or remove foot from the brake

pedal.

If the emergency flashers do not operate,
press the emergency flasher switch to turn
them off.
After the light system is reset, operate the
light switches again to see if the lights oper-
ate normally.
If the lights do not operate normally, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line
and perform the following:



Connecting a trailer

Put the AHC in L mode.

Turn off the engine switch or the
AHC.

Connect a trailer.

Turn on the engine switch or the
AHC.

Select N mode with the height
select switch.

When a vehicle loaded with four occu-

pants tows a trailer of about 4000 lb.

(1800 kg) with more than about 400 lb.

(180 kg) tongue load, N mode may not be

selected. However, there is no problem to

continue normal driving. Drive with suffi-

cient care because of large load.



Disconnecting a trailer

Put the AHC in L mode. (Make
sure the vehicle height is in L mode
by pressing the height select switch

Turn off the engine switch or the
AHC.

Set the supporting leg of a trailer on
the ground and raise the hitch by 4
in. (100 mm).

Turn on the engine switch or the
AHC.

Wait for about 20 seconds until the
rear vehicle height is lowered by
the automatic leveling function.

NOTICE

■

Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights.

Directly splicing trailer lights may dam-

age your vehicle’s electrical system and

cause a malfunction.

Connecting and disconnecting a
trailer (vehicles with AHC)

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Make sure the hitch is discon-
nected. If not, raise the hitch higher
and repeat steps

through

Move the vehicle forward in L
mode where the hitch does not
touch anything in N mode.

Put the AHC in N mode.

Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an
accident, death or serious injury, keep
the following in mind when towing:



Speed limits for towing a trailer vary
by state or province. Do not exceed
the posted towing speed limit.



Lexus recommends that the vehi-
cle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph
(104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry
road. Do not exceed this limit, the
posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set
forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Instability of the
towing vehicle-trailer combination
(trailer sway) increases as speed
increases. Exceeding speed limits
may cause loss of control.



Before starting out, check the trailer
lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving
a short distance.



Practice turning, stopping and
reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you
become accustomed to the feel of
the vehicle-trailer combination.



Reversing with a trailer attached is
difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel
and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move
your hand to the right to move the
trailer to the right. (This is generally
opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to reduce
the risk of an accident.



As stopping distance is increased
when towing a trailer, vehicle-to
vehicle distance should be
increased. For each 10 mph (16
km/h) of speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length.



Avoid sudden braking as you may
skid, resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and a loss of vehicle control. This
is especially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.



Avoid jerky starts or sudden accel-
eration.



Avoid jerky steering and sharp
turns, and slow down before making
turn.



Note that when making a turn, the
trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Compensate by making a
wider than normal turning radius.



Slow down before making a turn, in
cross winds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc.

Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize
the trailer.

Trailer towing tips

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Driving



Take care when passing other vehi-
cles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer,
and be sure you have plenty of room
before changing lanes.



To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and charging system perfor-
mance, when using engine braking,
do not put the transmission in D. If in
the M mode, the transmission shift
range position must be in 7 or lower.
(



P.195)



Instability happens more frequently
when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descend-
ing, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while
descending steep or long downhill
grades.



Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.



Due to the added load of the trailer,
your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates overheating, immediately turn
off the air conditioning (if in use),
pull your vehicle off the road and
stop in a safe spot. (



P.528)



Always place wheel blocks under
both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Apply the
parking brake firmly, and put the

transmission in P. Avoid parking on
a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them
applied.

Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.

Apply the parking brake firmly.

Shift into P and turn off the engine.



When restarting after parking on a
slope:

With the transmission in P, start the
engine. Be sure to keep the brake
pedal depressed.

Shift into a forward gear. If revers-
ing, shift into R.

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(



P.197)

Release the brake pedal, and
slowly pull or back away from the
wheel blocks. Stop and apply the
brakes.

Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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Driving mode select switch

The suspension can be switched for

improvement in driveability. (



P.344)

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Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any

new power train components (such as an

engine, transmission, differential or wheel

bearing), Lexus recommends that you do

not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been

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driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over

500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.

However, for the next 500 miles (800

km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than

45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer,

and avoid full throttle acceleration.

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Maintenance

●

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will

require more frequent maintenance due

to the additional load. (See “Owner’s

Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”,

“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “War-

ranty Booklet”.)

●

Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing

ball and bracket after approximately

600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing

vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely

affect handling of your vehicle and trailer,

causing instability.

●

If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer

straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer swaying by

turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal

immediately but very gradually to reduce

speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not apply

vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize (if enabled, Trailer Sway
Control can also help to stabilize the vehi-
cle and trailer.).

●

After the trailer swaying has stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants

out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and the

trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not shifted.

Make sure the tongue weight is appropri-

ate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded

after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed
at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond
the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer
combination. Drive at a lower speed to pre-
vent instability. Remember that swaying of
the towing vehicle-trailer increases as
speed increases.

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